York Peppermint Pattiesc
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1(14-ounce)canEagleBrandSweetenedCondensedMilk
(NOTevaporatedmilk)
1tablespoonpeppermintextract
greenorredfoodcoloring,optional
6cupsconfectioners’sugar
Additionalconfectioners’sugar
116oz.bagsemi-sweetchocolatechips?!
Inlargemixerbowl,combineEagleBrand,extractandfoodcoloring
ifdesired.Add6cupssugar;beatonlowspeeduntilsmoothandwell
blended.Turnmixtureontosurfacesprinkledwithconfectionerssugar.
Kneadlightlytoformsmoothball.Shapeinto1-inchballs.Place2
inchesapartonwaxpaper-linedbakingsheets.Flatteneachballinto
a11/2inchpatty.Letdry1hourorlonger;turnoverandletdry
atleast1hour.
Meltthechocolatechipsinamicrowavesetonhighfor2minutes.
Stirhalfwaythroughtheheatingtime.Meltthoroughly,butdonot
overheat.Meltingthechocolatechipscanalsobedoneusinga
double-boileroverlowheat.Withfork,dipeachpattyintowarm
chocolate(drawforklightlyacrossrimofpantoremoveexcess
coating).Invertontowaxpaper-linedbakingsheets;letstanduntil
firm.Storecoveredatroomtemperatureorinrefrigerator.}1
